The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for witnessing destruction of controlled substances.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Pharmacy

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B16-28.301: Destruction of Controlled Substances - Class I Institutional Pharmacies - Nursing Homes
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for witnessing destruction of controlled substances.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Destruction of Controlled Substances – Institutional Pharmacies.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 465.005, 465.022 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.022, 465.019 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Rebecca Poston, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C04, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3254

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B16-28.301 Destruction of Controlled Substances – Class I Institutional Pharmacies – Nursing Homes.

(1) No change.

(2) A document must be completed showing the name and quantity of the drug, strength and dosage form, patient’s name, prescription number and name of the institution nursing home. This documentation, at the time of destruction, shall be witnessed and signed by the consultant pharmacist, director of nursing, and the nursing home administrator or his designee, which may include a licensed physician, pharmacist, mid-level practitioner, or nurse excluding the above.

Specific Authority 465.005, 465.022 FS. Law Implemented 465.022, 465.019 FS. History–New 4-21-87, Formerly 21S-19.001, Amended 7-31-91, Formerly 21S-28.301, 61F10-28.301, Amended 1-30-96, Formerly 59X-28.301, Amended_________.